Randy Lerner hints he's looking to sell Aston Villa

ASTON VILLA chairman Randy Lerner has hinted that he could leave the club at the end of the season.

Randy Lerner claims he will comment on speculation at the end of the season[GETTY ]

In a statement released on the club's website, the American businessman claims that he won't comment on rumours that he's looking to sell the West Midlands side until the end of the season.

Lerner also pledges his support for manager Paul Lambert, who has endured a torrid time in the dugout recently.

Lerner explains that the former Norwich man has had to deal with a lot of injuries to key squad members, and that he's doing a fine job leading the club away from the relegation zone.

The statement reads: "Following the point yesterday at Villa Park, there have been stories about my selling the Club.

Lerner insists that Paul Lambert has his full backing [GETTY]

Paul Lambert has done nothing but work within the parameters I've set, put the Club first and continue to trust his players

Randy Lerner

"On a personal level, I had hoped the emphasis would have been on the amazing effort on the part of our manager and our players to regroup throughout a very difficult week.

"Injuries to Libor (Kozak) and Christian (Benteke), compounded with the early loss of Jores (Okore) and the difficult rehab of Charles (N'Zogbia) have no doubt left Paul with far less to work with than is fair.

"Still, Paul Lambert has done nothing but work within the parameters I've set, put the Club first and continue to trust his players. As regards my personal role at the Club and the steady rumours of a sale, I will address these after the season.

"Paul Lambert, Paul Faulkner and I speak daily and remain committed to the immediate job of limiting distraction and confusion in order that Villa have the best chance possible of finishing on a strong note."